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DeTour Township

How to apply for a building permit in DeTour Township, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Code adoption
Michigan state construction code.
Last verified
April 2026
On this page 6
§ 01

Permit authority

Chippewa County Building Department; DeTour Village office for selected local electrical workflow

Street address
319 Court Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783; 260 S Superior, DeTour Village, MI 49725
Coverage
DeTour Township building permits via county; DeTour Village handles local electrical permits for this jurisdiction pair.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for DeTour Township

County building requirements apply; electrical permits are handled locally by the DeTour Village office.

Required documents
  • County permit application
  • Supporting documents identified by the checklist
Building code
Michigan state construction code.
Contractor requirements
Electrical permits handled through the village office use local submission steps where published.

Source: Chippewa County Building Department; DeTour Village office for selected local electrical workflow ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Submit building permit application through Chippewa County Building Department.
  2. 02
    Apply for county-required approvals and township zoning review as applicable.
  3. 03
    County checklist identifies DeTour Village office as the DeTour Township zoning contact, 906-297-5471.
  4. 04
    For electrical permits, submit through DeTour Village office with payment.

Source: Chippewa County Building Department; DeTour Village office for selected local electrical workflow ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

DeTour Township building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
County fee data only; specific electrical fee schedule not found publicly for DeTour.
§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 906-635-6362 (county) (phone)
  • 906-297-5471 (electrical office) (phone)
Scheduling deadline
County inspections generally within 48 hours after request.
Inspection hours
Inspectors are in office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM; otherwise in the field.

Typical sequence: County inspections for building; electrical inspection handled locally in village workflow.

Source: Chippewa County Building Department; DeTour Village office for selected local electrical workflow ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about DeTour Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in DeTour Township, MI? ▸
County building requirements apply; electrical permits are handled locally by the DeTour Village office.
02 How much does a building permit cost in DeTour Township, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in DeTour Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: County fee data only; specific electrical fee schedule not found publicly for DeTour..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in DeTour Township, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in DeTour Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Submit building permit application through Chippewa County Building Department. 2. Apply for county-required approvals and township zoning review as applicable. 3. County checklist identifies DeTour Village office as the DeTour Township zoning contact, 906-297-5471. 4. For electrical permits, submit through DeTour Village office with payment.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in DeTour Township, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in DeTour Township, MI via: 906-635-6362 (county), 906-297-5471 (electrical office). County inspections generally within 48 hours after request..

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Chippewa County Building Department; DeTour Village office for selected local electrical workflow before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.